Monday, April 27, 2009

Class Blog 4/7/09

I apologize that this wasn't on here earlier.  I completed it at my parents house when I was visiting and it apparently didn't post like I assumed it had. 

Comment:  I thought it was neat to see everyones presentations.  I saw many ideas that I would like to use in my classroom, especially using the codes that Drew shared during reading.  I think this idea is great to start with elementary students because it is a skill they can use when they get older too.

Question:  Is there a good way to show parents what critical literacy is at a back to school night presentation that doesn't take too long?  I was thinking about doing this next year, however I only have 20 minutes to cover a lot of information.  

Connection:  I related to the program that Christy has at her school (PBIS) however we call it PBS.  I have noticed such a positive change in the climate of the school since we began this program.  I'm a believer in positive behavior plans.  I use Fred Jones in my classroom and my kids love it!

2 comments:

MV said...

Hi Katie,
Do you remember the blindfold activity i did? I think that is a great and very subtle way of introducing the idea that texts are never neutral etc. These are of course mainstays of CL.

KS said...

I liked that activity a lot! I plan on using it with my class next year.